Senators Say Pending Legislation Includes Funding For Preserving Fort Ticonderoga, Boosting Trudeau Institute’s Research And Improving Water Infrastructure
Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Secured For North Country Communities!
Today, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that they secured $5,000,000 in federal funding for critical North Country projects in the pending fiscal year (FY) 2026 spending bill currently being voted on in the House of Representatives and expected to come to a vote in the Senate later this month. The senators personally secured funding for these projects as congressionally directed spending.
“From helping to restore the iconic Fort Ticonderoga, in America’s 250th birthday, to supporting research at the Trudeau Institute to upgrading water infrastructure, I am proud to announce $5 million in federal funding to support projects throughout the North Country,” said Senator Schumer. “These major federal investments will help preserve the North Country’s rich history and support cutting-edge scientific research. I will always fight to deliver more federal resources to help the North Country thrive.”
“I’m proud to have secured these federal dollars that will drive real growth across the North Country by creating jobs and delivering the services New Yorkers rely on,” said Senator Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “From advancing the critical research at Trudeau Institute to ensuring communities have access to modern, reliable water systems, this funding will support projects that help communities across the region grow and thrive. I’ll keep working to bring home resources that strengthen our communities and make a real difference for working families.”
The federal funding comes from the FY 2026 spending bill that is expected to pass in the House of Representatives later today and sent over to the Senate and includes the Commerce, Justice, and Science spending bill, the Energy and Water Development spending bill, and the Interior spending bill.
A full list of funded projects is below:
$2,500,000 for Trudeau Institute Inc. for Modernization of Instrumentation and Analytical Capabilities
The project will modernize instrumentation to improve disease research, strengthen U.S. biodefense, and support biotechnology innovation at Trudeau Institute while equipping individuals with the skills and training needed to meet the job demands of advanced instrumentation.
$2,000,000 for Village of Port Leyden for the Water System Improvements Project
The project includes replacement of deteriorated water mains, fire hydrants, water meters, and master meters, as well as upgrades to the water treatment building and storage tank.
$500,000 for The Fort Ticonderoga Association for Stabilization and Restoration of Fort Ticonderoga’s Barracks
The project will support the stabilization and restoration of the iconic Fort Ticonderoga, as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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